Odyssey || ArknightsXPunishing: Gray Raven (OLD BOOK)

Chapter 37: Return to sender

Iberia, Rhodes Island Landship

Wanshi stifles out a yawn, before rubbing his hands to one another. The cold breeze was enough for him to stay awake. It's his second day staying at the landship, and while some might go wild at the thought of going to another world, all he cares about is that he gets enough sleep.

He is currently on the flight deck of the landship, watching the rows of military personnel of this world build a base around the portal. He learned that they have been strengthening the presence of soldiers around it, to avoid a possible leak from the corrupted.

Luckily for these people, Babylonia has already secured a foothold on Earth for the first time. He wonders how many battles are being fought on Earth right now, and since the Strike Hawks are sent here, some task forces must have been temporarily assigned for scouting.

He sips at his cup, which he placed on the flat railing, savouring the bittersweet taste of the blended coffee. He could see his warm breath on the cold air, before being swept away by the wind. The view up in this landship was stunning, literally a fresh breath from all the chaos and destruction he sees in Earth.

Being a solo operative, he isn't used to being around people, and he is shocked how many operators are employed in this pharmaceutical company. Just how do these people cope up with each other, without planting a grudge on someone like their roommate?

That's why he lets Chrome and Kamui do all the talking, while he steps back and do his supporting role in silence. It's not like he hates people, it's just he feels like it's too much of a waste befriending someone that might leave his side soon. He has seen a couple of people come and go in his life, which made it dull every time it happens.

A soft thudding of footsteps from behind made him briefly turn his head. He spots a white haired operator walking towards him, coffee mug in hand.

"Hmm, and here I thought I was good at sneaking on people." Platinum muttered, before leaning on the railing near Wanshi was standing. He couldn't help but look at her tail, which was moving from time to time.

"Enjoying the view?"

Wanshi sipped on his coffee, before turning his attention towards her. He doesn't know whether she was talking about the scenery in front of them, or her ass.

"A bit, yes. You have business with me?" He asked, earning a raised eyebrow from the female Kuranta.

"Heeeh, that's lame. I just came here to get some fresh air, but now I'm being accused by a handsome man." She stirs her coffee with a nonchalant tone.

"Well, you've been walking around our temporary dorms since yesterday. That certainly raises some questions." Wanshi responds, before tossing the empty cup on a nearby trashcan. He then walks towards the airtight doorway, sliding the borrowed card on the digital panel.

Platinum stared at his back for a while, before staring off in the distance. For a moment, it looked like she was talking to a sleepy headed guy, but turns out she was wrong. A smile forms on her face, since a challenging opponent is satisfying to break.

As he entered the interior of the landship, he feels a bit bad about leaving her like that. He knows full well that they needed to establish a friendly relationship even after the Gray Ravens did, but he couldn't help but feel wary about everyone in here.

He passes the cafeteria, and while he was there, he goes to the counter to buy something to eat. Yesterday, Kamui would be seen loitering around here for a long time, but now, he couldn't find him anywhere. This landship was obviously big, but Babylonia is bigger. Maybe Kamui was busy training with that blonde haired knight.